Book Your Visit — Pinckney Foot & Ankle Care
Board-certified podiatric surgeons serving Pinckney at our Howell office, 4330 E Grand River Ave. Book online 24/7, most insurance accepted — no referral needed.
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Where can I see a podiatrist near Pinckney? Balance Foot & Ankle at our Howell office provides foot & ankle care from three board-certified podiatric surgeons for Pinckney patients. Call (810) 206-1402, text us, or book online — most insurance accepted, benefits verified up front.
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Pinckney podiatrist — Same-Week Heel Pain, Bunion & Sports Injury Care
Pinckney patients drive 12 minutes (9 miles) to our Howell office at 4330 E Grand River Ave for board-certified foot & ankle care — without the hospital wait.
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From Pinckney to our Howell office
Why Pinckney Patients Choose Us
Pinckney patients and Lakeland Trail riders get same-week foot care minutes from home
Our Howell office sits just 12 minutes from downtown Pinckney, which means Pinckney families skip the hospital network bottlenecks and get same-week diagnostic imaging, conservative-first treatment plans, and surgery only when truly indicated.
Book online 24/7
Call before 10 AM for next-day slots when our schedule permits. New patients average 3–5 business days from call to first visit. See the next open times online.
On-site digital imaging
Digital X-ray and ultrasound in the office. Most Pinckney patients leave their first visit with diagnosis, imaging, and a treatment plan — no second appointment to start care.
Conservative care first
We exhaust non-surgical options — orthotics, EPAT, MLS laser, injections — before discussing surgery. 3,000+ surgeries performed when truly needed.
Common in Pinckney
Foot & ankle conditions we treat for Pinckney patients
- Plantar fasciitis & heel pain — common in Pinckney trail runners and Halfmoon Lake residents on their feet all day.
- Sports injuries — ankle sprains, Achilles tendonitis, stress fractures — including Pinckney youth and adult athletes.
- Bunion correction — conservative care and surgical options. Outpatient surgery with same-day discharge.
- Diabetic foot care — annual exams, ulcer prevention, neuropathy. Coordinated with your Pinckney PCP.
- Ingrown toenails — 15-minute office procedure under local anesthetic. Book online 24/7.
- Toenail fungus — laser, oral, and topical — honest options conversation.
Don’t see your problem? Call (810) 206-1402 — we treat the full range of foot and ankle problems. You can also pick an appointment time online and describe what is going on when you arrive.
Meet your podiatrists
Three board-certified specialists serving Pinckney
Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS
Triple board-certified · 950K+ YouTube
Foot and ankle surgeon. 3,000+ surgical cases. Education-first approach.
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Dr. Carl Jay, DPM
Fellowship-trained · Reconstruction
Cases other surgeons refer. Revision and complex reconstruction specialist.
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Dr. Daria Gutkin, DPM
Bilingual · Gentle hands
Anxious patients request her. Bilingual care. AACFAS-certified.
View Dr. Gutkin’s bio →Getting Here From Pinckney
12-minute drive from Pinckney to our Howell office
Driving directions
From Pinckney, head north on M-36 then east on Grand River Avenue toward Howell — the office is at 4330 E Grand River Ave. The office is at 4330 E Grand River Ave. Free parking on site, wheelchair accessible entrance, well-lit lot.
Balance Foot & Ankle — Howell4330 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843
☎ (810) 206-1402
Mon–Thu 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Fri 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Pinckney-area neighborhoods we serve
Pinckney village, Putnam Township, Hamburg Township border, Unadilla Township border, Hi-Land Lake area.
Landmarks near our Pinckney patients
Lakelands Trail, Pinckney State Recreation Area, Halfmoon Lake, Patterson Lake, Pinckney High School, Hell, Michigan (nearby), Bruin Lake, Silver Lake (Pinckney).
Insurance accepted for Pinckney patients
Most insurance plans, free verification
We participate with major insurers covering Pinckney and the broader Livingston County area: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan + BCN, Priority Health, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare and Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (most plans), Tricare, Workers’ Compensation, and most major regional plans. Trinity Health Brighton, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea referrals welcome. Self-pay patients get transparent pricing — call (810) 206-1402 for a quick verification, or book online now and we will verify your plan before the visit.
Common questions from Pinckney
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pinckney to your Howell office?
Typical Pinckney patients arrive in 12 minutes. The route is north on M-36 then east on Grand River Avenue toward Howell — the office is at 4330 E Grand River Ave. We’re 9 miles from downtown Pinckney.
Can I get a same-week appointment as a new Pinckney patient?
Yes, in most cases. Call (810) 206-1402 before 10 AM and ask about next-available slots. Acute injuries (suspected fracture, severe ingrown nail with infection) typically get same-day or next-day appointments.
Do you accept my insurance?
We participate with BCBS of Michigan, BCN, Priority Health, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, most Medicaid plans, Tricare, and Workers’ Comp. Free insurance verification before your visit — we’ll tell you what’s covered up front.
I was treated elsewhere — can I transfer care from another Pinckney-area podiatrist?
Absolutely. Bring imaging and records, or have your prior provider fax them to us before your visit. Many Pinckney patients come to us for a second opinion before scheduling surgery elsewhere.
Do you see children from Pinckney?
Yes — we see patients age 4 and up. Common pediatric cases: in-toeing, sports injuries from Pinckney youth athletics, ingrown toenails, warts, heel pain (Sever’s).
Is your Bloomfield Township office closer for me?
Possibly — the same three doctors see patients at both offices. Our Bloomfield Township location may be a shorter drive from some parts of Pinckney. Call (810) 206-1402 and the front desk will book you at the closer office with the next available slot.
Ready to book your Pinckney foot & ankle visit?
Book online 24/7. Most insurance accepted. Three board-certified doctors, two convenient offices. The front desk will route you to the next slot at the location closest to Pinckney.
Watch & Learn
Heel pain explained: cure plantar fasciitis
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Also Serving Nearby
Other communities near Pinckney
Not seeing your city? Call (810) 206-1402 — we serve patients from across both counties.
Balance Foot & Ankle near Pinckney
Our nearest office and nearby communities we serve:
- Nearest office: Howell podiatrist
- Gregory podiatrist
- Brighton podiatrist
- All Balance Foot & Ankle locations
Not sure which of our two Michigan offices is closest? Pinckney patients are seen at our Howell office in Livingston County. Our podiatrist near me page lists every city we serve from both locations, with full addresses, the conditions we treat, and what to expect at a first visit.